Recommendation for the Protection of Moveable Cultural Property (1978)

UNESCO

The Recommendation is intended to supplement existing charters
and conventions for the protection of moveable cultural property.
It defines the broad range of items that make up moveable cultural
property and identifies measures to safeguard property and to indemnify
in case of damage, alteration or loss of the property resulting
from transport and exhibition, environmental conditions, handling,
faulty packaging, and other unfavorable conditions. It calls for
governments, museums, and other public authorities, as well as the
general public to be involved in efforts to protect moveable cultural
property. The document outlines measures for the prevention of risks,
including systematic documentation, security measures, adequate
funding, training for staff, and conservation techniques best suited
to the particular property. The Recommendation calls for education
of children and the general public regarding the value of cultural
property and the importance of preservation and protection. Member
states are urged to collaborate with intergovernmental and non-governmental
bodies for the prevention of risks and to suppress theft and illicit
trade.